HU8 9UN is a safe, established residential area on Southcroft Drive, 0.7km from Sutton on Hull in Kingston upon Hull. Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the Kingston upon Hull East constituency.
For serious buyers, HU8 9UN is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k.
Census 2021 statistics for HU8 9UN are sourced from Output Area E00065106 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHCROFT DRIVE, HU8 9UN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHCROFT DRIVE, HU8 9UN.
248
47
£ 38,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HU8 9UN — age 47, 86% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £331k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HU8 9UN. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 302,000
3 sales · Mean £ 299,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HU8 9UN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Spring Cottage Primary School
Neasden Primary School
Euler Academy
St James' Church of England Academy
Biggin Hill Primary School
Gillshill Primary School
Cavendish Primary School
Dorchester Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Sutton Fisheries0.5 km
- Chopstick House0.9 km
- Spring Cottage Fast Foods0.6 km
- Merit Chinese Take-Away0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mrs I Stewart0.6 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Sutton Service Station0.2 km
- Today's Local0.6 km
- Tweendykes Wines1.0 km
- Today's Local0.4 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Duke Of York0.4 km
- The Ship Inn0.5 km
- The Robin0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- King Seddy Cakes0.5 km
- Hull City Council Facilities @ Redwood Glades0.8 km
- Masonic Hall0.5 km
- Saltshouse Tavern0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hull5.3 km
- Cottingham7.1 km
- New Holland9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hovingham Close0.2 km
- Kildale Close0.2 km
- Mallyan Close0.2 km
- Fossdale Close0.3 km
- Gragdale Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HU89UN · Data under Open Government Licence